Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Once a year, "a galaxy far, far away" comes completely within reach. For 5 consecutive weekends, Star Wars Weekends celebrates George Lucas' tale of intergalactic war and all the characters that exist within that saga. Running successfully for many years, this continues to remain among the most popular happenings within Disney's Hollywood Studios. For the Star Wars fan, it certainly has a lot to offer. A regular park ticket is all that's needed to attend this event.

Throughout
the entire day, there is a full schedule of Star Wars-themed events
that hold appeal for a variety of entertainment tastes. - See more at:
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Throughout the entire day, there is a full schedule of Star Wars-themed events that hold appeal for a variety of entertainment tastes. These include a parade, shows (many featuring Star Wars celebrities), character meet and greets, special dining experiences, themed merchandise and the day closes with the "Symphony in the Stars" fireworks show.

More than 60 characters will be there representing all facets of the Star Wars universe. Guests will have opportunities to meetStar Wars characters. (NOTE: These are characters, not the actors who portrayed them.)

There's a little known Jedi Knight who always makes appearances; none other than Mickey Mouse himself. He's a cutie with his scaled down light saber. Definitely a great photo op.

There will be scheduled interviews of the celebrities and creative forces involved in Stars Wars. Click here for the list.

James Arnold Taylor will return to host Stars of the Saga in Theater of the Stars.

The “Jedi Training Academy” began with this event and has now become a permanent part of Disney's Hollywood Studios entertainment. It will be considerably busier during this event.

Guests 12 and under can test their Star Wars knowledge when they appear in front of the Jedi Council at the Padawan Mind Challenge.

Behind the Force lets you see what went into the making of the Star Wars movies.

A Galaxy of merchandise will be on display and available for purchase at "Darth's Mall," designed just for Star Wars Weekends. There will be event-exclusive merchandise including limited edition pins as well as Vinylmations, posters, clothing, and other items that commemorate this special occasion. You can even get a nametag with your name written in Aurebesh, a Star Wars alphabet. Get there early as they can sell out.

At the end of each day's events, Symphony in the Stars fireworks will take place for a fun conclusion to the activities.

Disney's FASTPASS Service will be used for all Autograph sessions during Star Wars Weekends. A limited number of FASTPASS tickets are available. You will pick up your ticket with a scheduled autograph return time. You are free to enjoy the park until your FASTPASS autograph return time. At your designated time return to the autograph location. Each guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS. Once the tickets for an actor are gone, Disney will distribute a limited number of stand by tickets with a return time. See park guide for more details.

Guests at Disney's Star Wars Weekends will have the chance to make one of their Star Wars dreams come true -
to see themselves frozen in carbonite, just like Darth Vader did to Han
Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Using new imaging technology in a
Carbon-Freezing Chamber, multiple images of the guest's face will be
taken and then processed by computer. The result will be a 3D,
eight-inch figurine of the guests, frozen in carbonite. Figures will
mailed 4 weeks later. - See more at:
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Guests at Disney's Star Wars Weekends will have the chance to make one of their Star Wars dreams come true -
to see themselves frozen in carbonite, just like Darth Vader did to Han
Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Using new imaging technology in a
Carbon-Freezing Chamber, multiple images of the guest's face will be
taken and then processed by computer. The result will be a 3D,
eight-inch figurine of the guests, frozen in carbonite. Figures will
mailed 4 weeks later. - See more at:
http://192.168.101.205/news/cgi-bin/artman2/admin.pl#sthash.zUTpN5NO.dpuf

Guests at Disney's Star Wars Weekends will have the chance to make one of their Star Wars dreams come true -
to see themselves frozen in carbonite, just like Darth Vader did to Han
Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Using new imaging technology in a
Carbon-Freezing Chamber, multiple images of the guest's face will be
taken and then processed by computer. The result will be a 3D,
eight-inch figurine of the guests, frozen in carbonite. Figures will
mailed 4 weeks later. - See more at:
http://192.168.101.205/news/cgi-bin/artman2/admin.pl#sthash.zUTpN5NO.dpuf

The popular Carbon-Freeze Me experience is back, but is expanded yet again this year. Guests will have the chance to make one of their Star Wars dreams come true - to see themselves frozen in carbonite, just like Darth Vader did to Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back. Using an 3D high-resolution face scanner designed by Disney Imagineers, an image of the guest's face will be taken and then processed by computer and sent to a high resolution 3D printer. The result will be a 3D, seven-inch figurine of the guest frozen in carbonite.

New D-Tech Me Figures for 2015 include a Jedi Knight and a TIE-Fighter Pilot. The Stormtrooper, Alderaan Princess and X-Wing Pilot from previous years are still available. Both male and female options are offered for most figures. A 16-inch figurine is available, as well as the smaller 7-inch size.

The experience is held in Darth's Mall and takes about 10 minutes. 7-inch figurines are $149.95 each, plus shipping and sales tax. 16-inch figurines are $999.95 (no, that's not a typo!), plus shipping and sales tax. Figures will mailed 7-8 weeks later. Call 407-WDW-TECH for questions or to reserve a spot. This experience is only available during Star Wars Weekends (May 15 – 17, May 22 – 24, May 29 – 31, June 5 – 7, and June 12-14).

Darth's Mall in Soundstage 1 will be open daily from park open to close.

These limited edition t-shirts will feature a stormtrooper and the logo for the new film. 25% of the retail price of the t-shirt will go to UNICEF in support of UNICEF Kid Power to promote kids being physicall active and eating healthy. This is part of the Star Wars: Force for Change program.

Shirts can be found at Darth's Mall, Tatooine Traders, Prop Shop, Beverly Sunset and Mickey's of Hollywood.

A limited edition stormtrooper pin will be released June 12-14 at Darth's Mall.

Galactic Gathering -Thursday, May 14, 2015

Disney's Hollywood Studios from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Attendees will receive exclusive access to purchase merchandise a day before it opens to the public. Cost to attend is $250 per person. Package includes:

Breakfast will offer the opportunity to meet
Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Jawa, Greedo and Stormtroopers. Star Wars movie
clips will be shown on the movie screen at the restaurant instead of
the normal science fiction clips. Included in the cost is a digital
photo of your group on a PhotoPass card. 8:00am-11:00am, cost is $49.99 for adults and $31.99 for kids (ages 3-9). Price includes tax, but not gratuity.

Reservations for these meals can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE.A credit card guarantee is required to book. These character meals will be worth two credits on the Disney Dining Plan.

Rebel Hangar: Star Wars Lounge Experience

This location was once a "known hangout of Rebel pilots, aliens and smugglers."

Reservations can be made here or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. The Disney Dining Plan and Tables in Wonderland are not accepted. Menu items range in price from $5.49-$16.99.

Reserved viewing area for Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade. Complimentary soft drinks and water available.

Reserved seating for one of the Celebrity Talk Shows held in Theater of the Stars. Choose your show time upon check-in.

Reserved viewing location for Symphony in the Stars fireworks

Star Wars-themed dessert party during the fireworks. Specialty beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic included)

Check in at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner beginning at 10:00am.

Adults $69 per guest, children (ages 3-9) $39 per guest, tax not included. Park admission is required and not included in the price. Book online here.

Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package

Reserved viewing area for Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade at the parade start, complimentary soft drinks and water, opportunity to follow parade down Hollywood Boulevard

Reserved seating for all of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars on the day you’ve selected for your package

Reserved viewing location for Symphony in the Stars fireworks

Star Wars-themed dessert party during the fireworks. Specialty beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic included)

Priority access to Darth’s Mall on the day of the package

Commemorative lanyard and credential

Check in near the front of the park at the MyMagic+ service center beginning at 10:00am.

Adults $99 per guest, children (ages 3-9) $64 per guest, tax not included. Park admission is required and not included in the price. To book, call 407-939-3463.

Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends VIP Tour

Premium seating for the shows at Theater of the Stars

Expedited access to select attractions

Reserved viewing location for Legends of the Force Motorcade

1 opportunity to meet a character from the Dark Side

Early access to Darth’s Mall – no waiting required

Private deluxe continental breakfast – The Hollywood Brown Derby

Table-service lunch at Hollywood Studios

Post-tour access for children to the Jedi Training Academy

VIP viewing for Summon the Force finale show and Symphony in the Stars fireworks

$399 per guest, tax not included. Park admission is required and not included in the price. 15% discount available for DVC members, Annual Passholders and Disney Visa cardholders. To book, call 407-WDW-TOUR.

Webmaster Bob was sent to Star Wars Weekends. (You can't miss him. He's that handsome dude in the ECV.)